Apple Cranberry Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple Cranberry Bars

Recipe By : Land O Lakes Holiday Memories
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter -- softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons orange peel -- grated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled apples -- chopped
1 cup cranberries -- fresh or frozen
--coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped nuts
Orange Butter Cream:
1/3 cup butter -- softened
3 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange peel -- grated
2 teaspoons milk -- to 4 teaspoons

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch
jelly roll pan. In a large mixer bowl, combine the sugar,
butter, eggs, orange peel and vanilla extract. Beat on
medium speed, scraping the bowl often, for 2 to 3 minutes
until well mixed. Reduce the speed to low; add the flour,
baking soda and salt. Continue beating, scraping the bowl
often, for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed. By hand, stir
in the apples, cranberries and nuts. Spread in the prepared
pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick
inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
In a small mixer bowl, combine the butter, cream cheese and
vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl
often, for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed. Reduce the
speed to low. Continue beating, gradually adding the
powdered sugar, orange peel and enough milk for desired
spreading consistency. Thinly frost the cooled bars; cut
into bars.



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